Hello, I am looking for advice for training for the 16mi pulk into Mt. Katahdin's chimney pond campground. As there is limited snow in the northeast of late I was wondering if anyone has any tips and tricks for no snow training. The 16mi pulk in is new territory for me whereas the skiing/mountaineering part is not. I do not have access to a gym due to covid and I live in a fairly flat area in south eastern NH, USA.
The trip is in early march and I am in mediocre shape. Could I do the trip right now and suffer through it, sure, but I do not want to put any extra stress/risk on the trip as it will be a first mountaineering trip for two other members of the trip.
Also, if anyone has done the trip before I am trying to get a grasp on how long the 12mi to Roaring Brook and the following 4mi to CP approximately takes.
Thanks in advance!
Ski setup: 179 Volkl Blaze 94s with CAST freetour system.
Boots: K2 mindbender 130
Edit: spelling